Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. NO BREAKOUTS IN GOP DEBATE Marco Rubio emerges unscathed. Ben Carson defends his[Read More…]
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Arch Coal warns of possible bankruptcy filing
BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a conference call with analysts Monday morning, Arch Coal confirmed rumors that it may have to file for bankruptcy protection in the “near future” as the industry continues to struggle with declining sales and demand. With the industry in crisis, the St. Louis-based company reported bigger[Read More…]
State panel reverses itself on Fayette school plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The School Building Authority of West Virginia (SBA) voted unanimously Monday to approve Fayette Superintendent Terry George’s amendment to the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan. This decision allows Fayette County to present an application for funding alongside other counties today, but does not guarantee funding. “I’m pleased they[Read More…]
10 years in the making, roads bill holds promise
An editorial from The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — It was 10 years in the making, but both houses of Congress finally passed a long-term highways funding bill last week. We are optimistic that it will have been worth the wait. We still aren’t home free, as there are differences in[Read More…]
Logan flood plain residents to hear about buyouts
LOGAN, W.Va. — The Logan County Commission (LCC) will host a meeting concerning an upcoming mitigation buyout Dec. 3. The meeting will take place at the Little Theater in Logan High School on Midelburg Island at 7 p.m. The program will allow homeowners in flood plains throughout Logan County to[Read More…]
Hi-tech gamble to swap books for computers
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Surely West Virginians have learned technology, especially when the government is involved, is not the answer to all our problems. That needs to be kept firmly in mind before we boot up a program suggested by state school Superintendent Michael Martirano. His idea[Read More…]
Evan Jenkins sleeps in his DC office, showers at gym
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When one thinks of Washington, D.C., thoughts of the history of the United States of America, the high political stakes, the drama and the majesty that comes along with it may come to mind. Enter: U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va. “I sleep in my office. I sleep[Read More…]
USS West Virginia survivor speaks in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A sailor who survived the bombing of the USS West Virginia during the Pearl Harbor attack 74 years ago told students at Morgantown High School that they can enjoy their youth — and get ready for serious adulthood — at the same time. “You’re the captain of[Read More…]
Monongalia deputies without cams in shooting
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies involved in a fatal shooting on Charles Avenue last week weren’t wearing body cameras. “The reason they weren’t wearing body cameras is because the ones had originally purchased, we found out after they were purchased that they are virtually useless in low[Read More…]
Clarksburg now appears headed for city sales tax
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After much heated debate, Clarksburg City Council on Monday night revived and passed the first reading of a proposal to enact a 1 percent sales tax. City council voted 6-1 in favor of Councilman Zeke Lopez’s motions to revive the tabled sales tax ordinance and approve it[Read More…]
